3.20 Technical Review

The Town Board and Planning Commission, which advises the Board on zoning matters, have determined that the various aspects of the Permitted and Conditional Review process, as well as the infrastructure review and environmental impact review process of sensitive lands require certain expertise in dealing with special or unique technical situations. These situations may be better dealt with through the formation of a Technical Review Committee made up of experts in the field to review the permit and make recommendations to the Planning Commission and Town Board regarding conditions of approval. The town staff shall be appointed by the Planning Commission, with input of the Town Board when necessary and the members shall act as Town Staff to the Planning Commission. The Committee may review a project as directed by the Planning Commission and submit a certificate of review with findings and concerns to the Commission prior to their adoption of conditions to the permit. Any appeal from the Committee's decision shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission. If necessary, the decision of the Commission may then be appealed to the Board of Adjustment, and ultimately to the courts. This Committee may be formed on a case by case basis as the need arises and consist of the same members or additional and replacement members as necessary. The Committee may adopt administrative procedures as appropriate and the Committee derives its authority to meet and act under this section of this Code.